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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1917
Page
11
Fat individuals may trim pounds by fresh air and deep breathing along with oil of korgin four times daily. Capsules are available from druggists and a few days of use can bring lighter step firmer flesh smoother skin and a buoyant feeling as excess fat disappears. The system is promoted as safe pleasant and healthful.
A man retreats into the cold night after a woman instructs him to raise his voice and he sings softly, seeking distance as the exchange ends abruptly.
A health column advises using plain refined cocoanut oil as a gentler shampoo than alkali-heavy soaps. Wet hair, rub in a small amount to produce rich lather, rinse to remove dust and oil. The oil cleanses without harming the hair and dries quickly, leaving it smooth and easy to manage.
A national conference on financing and reorganizing the American Red Cross for war duty will meet in Washington. Judge George B. Taliaferro of San Antonio will represent Texas on a committee selected by President Wilson, with a meeting slated for April 28 at 10 30 a.m. in Washington.
The official ballot layout explains voting for Maverick by scratching out other names and leaving Maverick's name untouched. It notes the procedure to cast a valid vote and emphasizes following listed instructions for proper marking.
William Baxter of the Mountain Division of the American Red Cross urged expanding San Antonio chapter membership to bolster its income and relief work. He cited Austin’s 1800 memberships in three days and called Red Cross support a patriotic duty for every family.
Mrs Annie H Smith 74 died early Monday in a local sanitarium. Funeral at 10 AM Wednesday from Shelley Loring Chapel with burial in Cemetery No 4. She was England born, long time San Antonio resident, survived by six children and seven grandchildren. Curtis H Lyons 37 died Monday at 430 Goliad Street. A Paris TX native, resident of San Antonio five years. Survived by widow Susia Lyons, five sons, father Joe Lyons, and sister Mrs J W Bargin. Funeral 7:45 AM Wednesday from residence, service at St Marys Church 8:15 AM, burial in St Marys cemetery.
Glycerine opened to the glass stoppers of bottles will prevent them sticking. Adv. phones 971.
A Hampton Virginia resident reports an eight month battle with a severe eczema case marked by redness blisters and intense itching. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment the skin supposedly healed leaving it smooth and soft. The note includes a request for a free sample and mentions Boston Cuticura Dept H.
Freight agents from over fifty railroads converge in Laredo to aid dispatch of 5500 carloads of Texas onions to market centers. In San Antonio and Laredo loops, officials report record demand for Texas onions reaching Manitoba, Canada, with 5000 to 6000 carloads expected to move this week.
The list records numerous guests and registrants at the Gunter, St. Anthony, and Menger hotels. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Joe A Gerrity of Dallas, Cc Macklin of Chicago, H W Mobile of Chicago, Mr and Mrs William G Bell of Austin, John J Phillips of New York, Co C Coupland of Eagle Pass, Mrs EB Rogers of Lexington, J B Weatherford of Mouston, Leon Gohiman of Dallas, D G Peterson of Dallas, Mr and Mrs E Butt of Dallas, W H Roeser of Fort Worth, Mrs William James and children of Fort Worth, Mrs Read Markhorn of Sherman, and Mr and Mrs D W Wood of Brazil Indiana.
A. R. Atkinson assistant general freight and passenger agent of the Southern Pacific railroad received a commission as captain in the quartermasters official reserve corps. The commission signed by Secretary of War Baker is among the first under a new system where the war secretary signs army commissions. Effective April 5 the certificate bears the U.S. seal and states By Order of the President of the United States.
The independent candidate Lewis Maverick denies pledging to appoint or reappoint personnel if elected and states he entered the race without seeking anyone’s permission. He vows to run the fire and police departments to restore efficiency and discipline.
Dr. W C Lucas urges courage and red blood as keys to battle readiness and health. He promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a reliable spring tonic and Anurin double strength to purge uric acid and ease rheumatic pain, noting wide drugstore availability.
A local firm offers a three day test of Parisian Sage for hair loss and scalp health. If it stops excessive shedding and improves appearance, customers pay. if not, money is refunded. Hundreds report positive results for baldness, dandruff, and dull hair.
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